
What sets us apart from other leading schools in England?
Simplicity, truth, respect, integrity, peace, equality and sustainability. These are the Quaker values that remain our touchstones in this modern world.
In our beautiful setting of 65 acres of parkland, just 30 minutes from London, our students have space and freedom to truly be themselves – and achieve greater things as a result.
We believe it’s our role to develop courageous and happy young people who are environmentally-conscious, have a strong global awareness and don’t shy away from making a stand. We aim to give students the skills they need to be changemakers.

Top performing school in England
The UK Government's most recent analysis places Leighton Park as the best performing school in Berkshire and 14th best boarding school for the academic progress achieved by our Sixth Form leavers.
Read the news storyDouble Excellent verdict from ISI
The Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) have awarded Leighton Park a ‘double excellent’ standard, the highest possible attainment for an independent school.
Read the reportOutstanding academic attainment
Our students achieved 74% A*-B in their A Levels last year but we are no results factory. We believe that only happy, rounded, self-aware students can achieve their very best.
Academic successLeighton Park School at a glance
530 girls and boys
27 GCSE options, average class size of 16
A choice of A Levels or International Baccalaureate in Sixth Form, average Sixth Form class size of 7
90 co-curricular options – all but four at no extra cost
Three cooked meals a day included in the fee
Free wraparound care for day students, available until 9.00pm
Excellent pupil and teacher relationships and the exemplary standards of pupil behaviour create the right environment to enable pupils to grow in self-confidence in preparation for the next stages of their lives.
Read our inspection reports +“Stuck unapologetically to revered, old-fashioned values of encouraging independence of thought, creative thinking, collective spirit, spine and responsibility.”
Read the review +"A progressive first-name-only Quaker school with 65 acres in the centre of Reading, with impressive results in STEM and creative subjects."
Read the review +"Students at Leighton Park become caring and eager to be active participants, a natural result of the principled and diverse experience they receive at the school. Success gleaned from academics is a direct product of this."
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